"Within two hours of its release during regular work hours, Silksong has surpassed Hollow Knight's highest record of simultaneous Steam players"

In a thrilling turn of events, Team Cherry's highly-anticipated sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, has made a strong debut, surpassing the previous record held by its predecessor. According to SteamDB, the game peaked at an impressive 111,873 concurrent players just hours after its launch.

However, the exact number of players on platforms other than PC remains uncertain due to issues on various digital storefronts in the minutes following the launch. It is suspected that many players on these platforms may be experiencing the game due to these issues, but the precise figures are yet to be confirmed.

The original Hollow Knight, despite a quiet launch that drew in fans over time, never reached a concurrent player count of 100,000. Hollow Knight: Silksong's peak player count, therefore, marks a significant milestone for the indie game. However, it's important to note that concurrent player counts may not be the ultimate measure of a game's success.

"John Silksong," a persona or channel that released the latest news updates about Hollow Knight: Silksong, attracted over 12,300 viewers for the final news update event related to the game. In the update, "John Silksong" expressed a sense of community ownership, stating, "All of this truly has been my, no, our daily Silksong news."

Interestingly, no leaks or review codes for Hollow Knight: Silksong were available before its launch, adding to the excitement and anticipation among fans. For those who missed the live coverage, day-zero news is available for viewing.

For those who wish to stay updated on the latest news and developments in the gaming world, The NewsletterWeekly digests are available for sign-up on the website. As the dust settles on the launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong, the question remains: how many players are playing the game across all platforms? Only time will tell.